Web Content Viewer (JSR 286)

Web Content Viewer (JSR 286)

New Technologies

FSIS reviews new technologies that companies employ to ensure that their use is consistent with Agency regulations and will not adversely affect product safety, inspection procedures, or the safety of FSIS inspectors.

New Technology Tables

FSIS New Technology Table(Updated February 2015)
The latest summary describing some of the new technologies received and reviewed by FSIS for which there has been "no objection" for their use in establishments.

Foodborne Pathogen Test Kits Validated by Independent Organizations | PDF (Updated Feb 2015))
FSIS is making available a list of test kits that have been validated for detection of relevant foodborne pathogens (i.e. Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli O157:H7, and Listeria spp. including L. monocytogenes). These lists are intended to be informational and are not an endorsement or approval of any particular method, regardless of its inclusion in the list.

Procedures for Notification and Protocol Submission of New Technologies (Apr 14, 2005; PDF Only)
This document sets out the standard operating procedures of the FSIS New Technology Staff when an official meat, poultry, or egg product establishment, or company that manufactures technology for use in official establishments submits its intent to use a new technology or submits a protocol for an in-plant trial of a new technology.

Procedures for New Technology and Experimental Protocols for In-Plant Trials | PDF (Jun 24, 2003)
FSIS Directive 10,700.1 which informs inspection personnel about the procedures that the Technology Program Development Staff will follow to notify the field about official meat and poultry establishments and egg products plants that will use new technologies or that will conduct in-plant trails of new technology.

Retained Water in Raw Meat and Poultry Products

Compliance Guidelines for Retained Water | PDF (Jun 2, 2003)
Compliance guidelines issued by FSIS which were designed to assist establishments in developing their data collection protocols, maintaining operational control of their process, and properly labeling the finished product.